cavernostomy

noun

cav·​er·​nos·​to·​my -ˈnäs-tə-mē How to pronounce cavernostomy (audio)
plural cavernostomies
: incision and drainage of a tuberculous cavity

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“Cavernostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cavernostomy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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